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District 786 Islamic Studies Standardized Testing

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Page 1: District 786 Islamic Studies Standardized Testing

District 786Islamic Studies Standardized Testing

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What is ISST?

• Islamic Studies Standardized Testing

• Offering Islamic schools the opportunity to participate in a testing program unique to the Muslim community

• Currently No set standards and assessments for Islamic Curriculum

• Dist. 786 Making a Change– Initially worked with Riverside Publishing (creators of

IOWA Testing) to develop tests

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Quick Facts about ISST

• Test is criterion-referenced

• Designed and developed by Islamic Educators – working in Islamic School System

• Test is national and encompasses nationally recognized curriculums of major Islamic Schools in North America

• Questions derived from Standards designed for each grade and subsequent content– standards created from core curriculum of 3 prominent

Islamic publishing companies

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More Quick Facts on ISST

Testing questions evaluated by Dr. John Wick– Northwestern University Professor

– Published Extensively in areas of: • psychometric, measurements, statistics, and school improvement

– Former Director of Research and Development• Chicago Public Schools and North Central Association

Dr. Wick assessed that the Test is: “Well designed and highly effective in subjectively measuring

individual student achievement relative to set learning standards”

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Tell me more…

• Test assess four content areas:a. Qur’anic Studies b. Aquidah, Fiqh, & Akhlaq

c. Sirah & Hadith d. Islamic Social Studies

• Has been piloted in six major schools

Islamic Foundation School Universal School

Collage Preparatory School of America

MCC Full Time School

Furqaan Academy Al-Aqsa School

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How are Tests Scored?

• Scoring is conducted by SME- a partner of Riverside Publishing

• Scores are reported in – Percent Correct – National Averages– Percentile Ranking

• Participating Schools will Receive– Building Report– Class Summary– Individual Student Report

• Test results are private and confidential– Results will not be shared with other schools

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Benefits of Standardized Testing

• National Benefits Unite Islamic Schools across North America Establish a more Challenging and Meaningful Standard for

Islamic Curricula

• School Benefits Evaluate Curriculum Effectiveness Measure Student Achievement Track Student Progress Assess Instructional Methods and Best Practice Use Program as Marketing Tool for the School

Student Benefits Recognize need for Student Enrichment Recognize need for Student Remediation

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Who is Eligible to Take the Test?

Students from Grades 2 thru 8

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Scheduling Testing

• Optimum testing time: Before May 1st

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Using the Data from the Test

• Determine areas for remediation or enrichment

• Gain insights on program effectiveness

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How Can Schools Participate?

1. Contact District 786 for assistance

2. Add testing dates to school calendar

3. Order and pay for materials and scoring from SME

4. Train faculty for accurate test administration

5. Pack and mail answer documents to SME

6. Interpret, share, and apply data

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How to Order Materials and Scoring

• Complete SME order form and fax to 217-355-0379 217-355-0379

– Or Mail to: Strategic Measurement and Evaluation, IncATTN: Islamic Studies Standardized Test Services701 Devonshire Drive, Suite B-14Champaign, Illinois 61820

• For assistance with your order, please call SME at 877-782-8269877-782-8269

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Contact Information

IQRA’ Head Office

847.673.4072

Samana Khan

X233

[email protected]

Farisa Hussain

X229

[email protected]

Dr. Tasneema Ghazi

X223

[email protected]

Habeeb Quadri

[email protected]

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Questions??

Jazakallah Khayrun